Scouting report: In their second year after shifting over from the Eastern League, the Tigers just happen to have a wealth of speed and athleticism. McNair has proved he can win in this league (while at Crawford) and the serious lack of size on the line isn’t as glaring when you’re not going against Cathedral Catholic, Mira Mesa and St. Augustine every week. Mickelson (6-1, 215), who has received an offer from New Mexico State, keys the defense at linebacker.

Scouting report: It’s difficult to pick against the Islanders since they’re the one who have been pushing Madison the last six years. Mayfield, the section’s dean of coaches, has some decent size with Capp (5-11, 215), a quality two-way player. The real question is at quarterback, where juniors Trey Jasonek and Austin Denson are pushing for the starting berth. Mayfield has more experience than all the other coaches combined — doubled.

Scouting report: Now that the Cavers have the same coach for two years in a row, there is a good chance they’ll move up. Defensive end Treyvon Martin (6-3, 210) and lineman Eric Jones (6-1, 305) could be playing at the next level next year and there is plenty of size up front with Myshaud Murphy (6-3, 275) and Jose Nuno (6-3, 280). The defense looks especially strong.

Scouting report: It will be hard to miss the Chiefs’ all-league quarterback, Bonner, since he stands 6-7 and tops the scales at 225 pounds. With all-league running back Waney (6-0, 210) there to help, the offense should be able to score. If a few more players like Reyes (6-1, 280) step up, Clairemont could contend for the title with the only question being how quickly the team learns a new offense and defense.

Scouting report: Hutsel took his lumps last year but played a ton of younger players. As a result, 16 starters return. Being the track coach, it’s no surprise that four speedy running backs return for Hutsel. But after being undersized a year ago, there are five players at 240 or larger, led by Vehar (6-3, 245). Stewart and Patrick (6-4, 180) should hook up often on pass plays.

Scouting report: Former Komets running back Nears greeted 12 returning starters, which should help his first year on the job. The Komets simply have not been able to get over the hump, and they’ll need to do it this year with a wealth of skill players but not much size. Look for a wide-open offense and a defense that figures to improve as the season progresses.

Scouting report: This is Coons’ second go-round with the Colts after spending the last few years at Lincoln. At least he’ll know what to expect. Looking to the future, he promptly has reinstituted freshman football. This will be an extremely young team with sophomores Davis and Sheete expected to make a major impact on offense. Depth has always been a concern and so it is this year.